The receptionist

By Janet Groth

Subjects: NEW LIST 20131031, Publishers and publishing, united states, Biography, Women, united states, biography, Publishing, New Yorker (New York, N.Y. : 1925), New york (n.y.), social life and customs, Receptionists, History, New yorker (new york, n.y. : 1925), Periodicals, publishing, Periodicals

Description: Describes the author's career as a receptionist at the prestigious New Yorker magazine, recounting her relationships with famous poets, essayists, and playwrights, and chronicling the behind-the-scenes affairs of the magazine and its staff.